NPI Technology & Application Manager

Your role

As a NPI Technology & Application Manager, your mission is to develop the strategy and roadmap of technology and products by driving innovation and continuous improvement, and establish R&D, engineering, application and technical support, and marketing intelligence competence in China.. You will report to Generral Manager.

You will

Research & Development

• Build up R&D capbility in China, manage the portfolio of R&D projects and ensure alignment with business strategy and ROI objectives.
• Identify and explore new business and technology opportunities across various experience domains (Customer, Factory and Product).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative solutions that deliver business value, which includes exploring ways to improve exsiting technolgy processes and challeging the status quo.

Engineering

• Lead the localization strategy and process for vacuum products, ensuring they meet regional technical standards and market requirements.
• Lead customized design and development initiatives to address unique customer applications and deliver vacuum solutions.

Application and Technical Support

• Lead the Application Engineering team to provide pre-sales technical support, working closely with the sales teams to design optimal product solutions for complex customer requirements.
• Oversee root cause analysis and technical problem-solving for field issues, coordinating between the R&D and manufaturing to implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Translate the voice of local customers and market into clear technical requirements and product improvement opportunities for the R&D and engineering teams.

Marketing Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth competitive intelligence analysis, including products, technology benchmarking, and strategic positioning, to support our product roadmap and commercial strategy.
• Monitor and synthesize insights on emerging market trends, regulatory shifts, and China local policies to identify new opportunities and mitigate potential risks to the business.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Master's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in management role with 15 years in technology development. Experience in vacuum field will be a strong plus.
• Strong capbilities in technology scouting and innovation management.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to conduct design-specific and technical analysis and proposals of customer product needs and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Domestic and international travelling is required

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Shanghai, China (CN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Alice Jie Chen